Brooke Seipel

Editor in Chief

Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.

Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.

Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.

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Security News
CloudSyncD macOS Malware Hidden in Fake Zoom Installer: How to Avoid Malicious Installers
Jamf Threat Labs discovered CloudSyncD, a Mac malware hiding inside fake Zoom installers that steals passwords and gives attackers remote...
Security News
Microsoft X Account Hacked in Crypto Scam: How to Spot Hijacked Accounts Promoting Scams
Microsoft's X account was hijacked to promote a fake $Clippy token scam. Learn what happened and how to stay safe...
Security News
Frontline Education Data Breach: What Happened and How K–12 Staff can Stay Safe
Frontline Education suffered a data breach exposing school employee SSNs and contact data. Learn how to protect your identity and...
How To Guides and Tutorials
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: 4 Simple Ways to Stay Safer Online
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take four simple steps to reduce your online exposure, clean up old accounts, browse more safely,...
Security News
BigCommerce Ribon App Breach: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
A third-party app breach exposed BigCommerce shopper names, emails, and addresses. Learn what data was leaked and how to protect...
McAfee Labs
Your State’s Scam Reality: What New Research Reveals Across All 50 States
New McAfee research reveals how scams are increasing Americans’ mental load, changing online behavior and creating different risks across all...
Security News
Card Skimmers Expose 600k Cards: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself
Cybercriminals are using AI credit card skimmers to infect online retailers and steal credit card data. Learn how it works...
Security News
FBI Job Portal Hack Claimed by ShinyHunters: What Happened and How to Protect Yourself
The FBI is investigating a jobs portal breach linked to the ShinyHunters hacker group. Learn how alleged data exposures fuel...
Privacy & Identity Protection
FBI Warns of Law Enforcement Impersonation Scams: What They Are + How to Protect Yourself
Learn how to recognize a law enforcement scam or fake call from police with FBI IC3 insights and proactive safety...
Mobile Security
Fake HBO Max Ads Spread ClickFix Malware on Reddit: This Week in Scams
ClickFix scams are back in the news after malicious HBO Max ads appeared on Reddit. Learn how these attacks work,...
How To Guides and Tutorials
Up to 150 Million Driver’s License Records Exposed in IDScan Breach: What to Do Next
IDScan has confirmed a data breach involving driver’s license and government ID information. Here’s what consumers should know and how...
Privacy & Identity Protection
Carhartt Data Breach Reportedly Exposes Millions. What to Know This Week in Scams
Carhartt customer data tied to 12.9 million accounts was leaked online. Here’s what the breach means, the scams to watch...
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